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Welcome
Enterasys Networks
Access Computing
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Corporate Transformation
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Cabletron Transformation

• Effective March 1, 2000, Cabletron launched four
  independent operating companies Enterasys,
  Aprisma, Riverstone Networks and GlobalNetwork
  Technology Services.
• The companies will begin as independent
  subsidiaries of Cabletron, which will serve as an
  umbrella holding company.
• Each company will be completely independent with
  its own products, management, sales, marketing,
  engineering and back-office functions.
• Each company will provide best-of-breed solutions
  for our customers.
• Each company will be free to pursue its own
  destiny.

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The Four Companies

• The four companies and their target markets are
• Enterasys will target Enterprise network
  customers
• Aprisma will offer infrastructure management
  software (Spectrum) for service provider and
  enterprise network markets
• Riverstone Networks will concentrate on the
  service provider market, including content
  hosting, ASPs, CLECs, ISPs
• GlobalNetwork Technology Services will deliver
  professional services, including the design and
  management of enterprise and service provider
  networks

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Goal of the Transformation

• To create companies that will provide
  best-of-breed solutions for our customers
• As independent entities these companies
• Have the agility to turn technology directions
  into best-of-breed solutions
• Optimize products and services for customers,
  enabling information technology and
  infrastructure to become a source of competitive
  advantage
• Specialize in servicing the needs of their
  customers

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Introduction to Wireless Networking

• Overview of the Wireless functionality
• Applications for Wireless
• Introduction to the RoamAbout products
• Advantages of RoamAbout
• ACCESS Computing
• Product Demonstration

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Why Wireless?

• A network thats reliable and sets up in less
  than 15 minutes!
• Establish instant networks wirelessly in any
  location
• Cost effective, both indoor and outdoor
• Roam anywhere and stay connected throughout
  offices, campuses, etc.

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Wireless is a Horizontal market product

• Healthcare
• Industrial
• Government
• Enterprise / SOHO / Business Travel / Home

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Why Wireless on Campus?

• Proliferation of Laptops / PDAs
• Cooperative Learning in a creative, social
  environment
• Libraries
• Dormitories
• Study Rooms
• Cafeterias
• Outside
• Enhance classroom / lecture learning
• Cost effective in classroom, department offices

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Why Wireless for Manufacturing?

• Mobility of Plant Personnel
• Redundancy to Fiber Optic Infrastructure
• Warehousing Applications

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RoamAbout Wireless LAN Product Family

• Complete IEEE 802.11 wireless solutions
  including
• RoamAbout AccessPoint Bridges Wireless LAN to
  standard Ethernet LAN
• Wireless adapter cards (PCMCIA) Used in
  AccessPoints and in PC's
• Extended range indoor antenna Used for workgroup
  wireless LANs
• Directional AntennaFor building to building
  applications

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802.11 Integrated Radio Transmitter/Receiver

• PC Card - 2.4GHz Direct Sequence, Spread Spectrum
  Technology
• PCMCIA Type II extended
• External antenna option
• LED indication
• 5Volt operation

Diagnostic LEDs
External Antenna connection
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New ISA 802.11 Interface Card

• Desktop solution
• ISA and PCI
• Modular
• Antenna cable

Optional external antenna
Note ISA or PCI adapter need to be installed in
PC prior to the installation of the PCI card
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RoamAbout AccessPoint Bridge

• The AccessPoint full-featured bridge that bridges
  a wired LAN to a wireless LAN
• Redundancy through overlapping footprints
• allows network integrity and fault tolerance
• support for spanning tree
• Point-to-point diagnostics / SNMP management

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RoamAbout AccessPoint

• Standard UTP RJ-45 connections
• Network management
• Local via console management port
• Remote via any SNMP management platform
• Software upgrade capabilities for future
  enhancements

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RoamAbout AccessPoint 2000So Whats New?

• Standard international mounting hardware
• Compact form factor
• Smoke-detector-like cover
• Remote Power / Power Injector

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AccessPoint-to-Client Ratio

• One AccessPoint provides ethernet quality support
  to multiple users
• Roaming
• Allows a station to move one AccessPoint to
  another within the same wireless network
• Eliminates conflicts and data loops
• Multi-Channel Roaming
• Makes it possible to support 3 non-overlapping
  channels within the wireless network
• Stations dynamically change channels when roaming
  from one AccessPoint to another in the same
  wireless network
• Cabletron supports Inter-AccessPoint Protocol
  (IAPP)

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RoamAbout Building-to-Building Solution

• LAN to LAN mode is when the user wants to span a
  distance with a wireless bridge

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IEEE 802.11(B) Standard Provides

• 11Mbps throughput
• Vendor interoperability
• Better power device management
• Pricing improvements
• Proven migration path
• Integrated transmitter/receiver
• Backward compatible with previous 802.11 DS 2Mbps
  products

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Cabletron Advantages

• Best Wireless AccessPoint in the industry!!
• Provides the mobile user true mobility!
• Through filtering, prevents unnecessary network
  traffic passing through the wired LAN
• RMON capability
• Full remote management
• Enterprise level, SPECTRUM - manage both the
  wireless network and wired network
• Access Point Manager
• SNMP network management for the AccessPoint
• Management utility for the client

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Cabletron Advantages

• Better security tools than most other vendors
• Cabletron is one of few manufacturers that offer
  Encryption worldwide
• Used for highly secure environments
• Supports four simultaneous encryption keys
• Encryption based on RC4 in building for enhanced
  security
• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
• High performance
• Very high security levels
• Confidence in deploying wireless technology when
  data security is vital

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Cabletron Advantages

• Investment Protection
• Easily upgradable to future radio technologies
• Flash firmware from Cabletrons website
• www.cabletron.com/wireless

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The Best Wireless Network Solution

• GUI tool allows for the configuration of multiple
  AccessPoints with just a single command
• a big time saver!
• Remote Power from Cabletrons Power Injection
  Technology!
• -AC Power Installation Savings of 250 - 350
  per Access Point!
• Mounting Hardware and Attractive Cover
• Appropriate for mounting in any professional
  environment
• 802.11B 11Mbps
• Ethernet Quality Performance!

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Access Computing

• Authorized Synergy Partner of Enterasys
• Specializing is LAN/WAN integration
• Custom PC Sales and Repair
• Onsite Repair and Service

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Access Computing

• Special Thanks to!
• Time Warner Cable
• Noahs Ark on Market St.

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Thank You
Access Computing
Enterasys Networks
www.accesscomputing.com
www.enterasys.com